New Workshop: Forever Slim
When we first moved to North Carolina in 2021, there were two things I noticed immediately. It was a state in which too many men and women were overweight, and it was a state in which some of the nicest people could also be the worst drivers. However, I couldn’t do anything about the latter.
With the former, I really wanted to help in any way I could, and to help women get back to what I affectionately call their “fighting weight” - when they had to “fight the men off.” It is something that I have wanted to do for a long time. You see, I understand how a woman feels when she is overweight. I used to be there. And the older one gets, the harder it can be to lose those extra pounds.
What happens to a woman’s psyche when she is overweight? 1) She is obsessively focused on how she looks. 2) She spends an inordinate amount of energy bemoaning that. I know the feeling. I was stuck there. I only stopped being stuck there a little over a decade ago. My body is not perfect. But my weight now hovers around 135 pounds.
Losing weight does not have to be about getting those “shots,” starving, or giving up everything you like. It is not about “discipline.” What is it about? It is about 1) remembering what “full” feels like; 2) knowing what to pray for; 3) being consistent in one’s choices; 4) learning how to read labels. If I could do it, maybe you can do it too.
What happened when I began to lose weight? Two very important things. 1) I stopped missing some of the “bad” foods I used to crave. 2) I had to give away many outfits I had hoped to get into again. The weight fell off so fast, I never had a chance to wear them again. Among them - the fabulous red sequin evening dress I wore to galas, and the beautiful teal blue linen dress with the slits up both legs that got attention whenever I walked into a room. I had to say goodbye to them both. Both hung on me. Something else happened too: I stopped envying thin women. Instead, I now look at those overweight women I wish I could help. I just wish I knew how to approach them and what to say. A woman I had never seen before, asked me while at the Vitamin Shoppe how I kept my body thin. We worked together for two hour- long sessions. She lost about 15 - 20 pounds and was quite happy with the results.
How did I do it? Step by step, that is the point of my “Forever Slim” Workshop: Losing the weight and helping you keep it off for good. That’s what I do. In group workshops, I believe the most frequent question is “Why do I have to …..?” It’s an amusing question because it speaks to the habit that keeps one overweight.
Losing weight means changing habits - physical and psychological. The “Forever Slim” workshop, is done as a group, small or large (10 - minimum). It is fun and informative. I don’t build these classes. You do. I will present them when called upon. It can be done at your site or it can also be done virtually. If you and your women’s group are ready to take that step, call me at (540) 602-9597 or email me at sandralynnlegacies@gmail.com. Remember there is no better time than now to get started on one of your most important journeys.
One more thing - I cannot take credit for my weight loss protocol. It was my daughter’s (Dawn’s) idea. I just took her advice decades ago and trusted her to know what she was talking about. She was a professional dancer who blogged extensively about nutrition, what cosmetic products to avoid, and knew how to take care of her body. Among her many other accomplishments, the weight loss protocol was just one part of her phenomenal legacy and her special gift to her mom.
Now - let’s get you started. Summer’s almost here. Are you ready? The 4-hour workshop fee is $175 per person and includes lunch, one of my amazing books, a journal, and the following handouts 1) The eating strategy that allowed me to lose over 30 pounds and keep them off. 2) A list of why most women struggle to maintain weight loss. 3) The 10 must troublesome foods in our kitchens. 4) Dietary strategies that work and why most diets fail to work. Call or write to get started!!!! There is no time like the present to change your body and your life!
Thanks
Sandra
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